The 10th Anniversary Edition of the most comprehensive, up-to-date and thoroughly researched book on the topic of composting human manure available anywhere. It includes a review of the historical, cultural and environmental issues pertaining to "human waste," as well as an in depth look at the potential health risks related to humanure recycling, with clear instructions on how to eliminate those dangers in order to safely convert humanure into garden soil. Written by a humanure composter with over thirty years experience, this classic work now includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions on how to build a humanure toilet, a chapter on alternative graywater systems, photos of owner-built humanure toilets from around the world, and an overview of commercial composting toilets and systems.
Table of Contents
The Beginning Crap Happens Waste Not Want Not Micro-husbandry Deepsh*T A Day In The Life Of a Turd Composting Toilets and Systems Worldwide Sources of Composting Toilets Worms and Disease The Tao of Compost Alternative Graywater Systems The End is Near
About the Author
Joseph Jenkins has composted humanure at his home in Pennsylvania for twenty-six years, while raising a family. During that time he has developed an extraordinary depth of insight into the processes involved. His easy writing style, thorough research, and execrable humour have caused his self-published books to be published on three continents and circulated around the world. Jenkins has received three national awards for his books and has been a finalist in seven other book award competitions.
Reviews
"Finally we have a comprehensive book on recycling human excrement without chemicals, high technology, or pollution. Well written, practical, and thoroughly researched." Whole Earth Review
A great deal of research is presented in the book for the need to composting human waste. The book is well argued with technical information, scientific evidence, tables, pictures and clear diagrams. There are side view diagrams to show the operation of the composting toilets. The book is easy to read, with light homour. This is an essential resource for composting human manure.
This is one book which may well change the way you garden and care for the environment. A taboo subject which Joseph Jenkins has very successfully overcome. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in composting.
A must have book! well writen, well research, humanure is something everyone should learn about. This book explains with logic and evdience the finer details of composting/humanure composting and dismisses all fears and myth surrounding human experement and composting.
An absolute must for everyone...individuals to local body administrators or politicians. An excellent read and to the point with a twist of humour about one of the most serious topics today.
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